This new rule follows years of criticism against the company. Many have found that clips on YouTube and YouTube Kids have been troubling, despite being targeted for children. Read more…
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The speaker will now play curated playlist for your furry buddy. Each genre’s playlist may have a different effect on your pup. Read more…
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On August 26, 1920, the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution officially gave women the right to vote in state and federal elections. Every year, we celebrate this historic victory with Women’s Equality Day, including on Twitter, where this year, people used the hashtags #WomensEqualityDay and #EqualityCantWait to call attention to the day — and how necessary it is to keep fighting.
Because while women can vote, that’s only part of the story, and there’s still a long way to go.
How long? The World Economic Forum measures gender parity by four categories: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. At the current rate, according to their Global Gender Gap Report, it will take the United States 208 years to reach true gender equality. In 2018, out of 149 countries, just 17 have women as their heads of state. Read more…
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You probably didn’t recognize him because of the red eyes.
Disney’s D23 footage released on Monday of the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker left us with more than a couple teasers: Star Destroyers. The voice of Emperor Palpatine. Dark Rey. An intense lightsaber battleDark. Rey. And if that weren’t enough, Twitter also caught a frame that showed a slight change in appearance of one familiar, gold-plated face.
Yep. C-3PO, our favorite odds-telling, doesn’t-know-when-to-shut-up hot mess of a protocol droid, is back for the final installment of the Skywalker saga. And if one shot making the rounds on social media is any indication, he’s having a bit of a glow-up moment. Read more…
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Doesn’t leak • Comfortable fit • Well-organized app • Heads-up display is mostly clear and easy to see
Pricey • Really only for pool swimmers • Proprietary charger
FORM goggles perform as advertised, but competitive swimmers using a pool will get the most out of the device.
As I glided through the cool water, a timer ticked away, floating in front of my right eye. Blocky, yellow numbers projected underwater warned I had 15 seconds to make my goal. Read more…
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The saying “behind every great man, there’s a great woman” may be slightly outdated, but Showtime’s newly ordered series First Ladies aims to explore its more literal interpretation.
As reported by Deadline, the show will be a scripted drama about how various First Ladies of the United States have wielded their influence, as well as examining their inner lives and experiences in the White House. The first season will focus on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama.
While the castings for Ford and Roosevelt have not been announced, Viola Davis will play Michelle Obama; the Emmy and Academy Award–winning actor is also set to executive produce the project. Read more…
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While most of our beloved smart products have been designed to streamline our responsibilities and make life easier, they’re still vulnerable to the odd security breach from time to time. From old passwords to unsecured Wi-Fi connections, there are a number of red flags that can leave our favourite Internet of Things (IOT) products like smart TVs, smart locks, security cameras, and even smart forks open to all kinds of cyber threats. Fortunately, there are a number of proactive steps you can take to secure your devices and keep your home safe from online threats.
OK, we know establishing and creating unique passwords can be a pain in the bum — but it’s all worth it when you think about the time and energy you’ll save not freaking out about your online security. If you’re someone who tends to use the same passwords for all of your devices, you could be setting yourself up for a rude awakening down the line — especially if a security breach means your data is shared or compromised by a third party. Read more…
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Ready yourself for some Snoop Dogg Monopoly.
Hasbro, the maker of Mr. Potato Head, Twister, G.I. Joe, and the aforementioned board game designed as a “critique of American greed,” is now the proud owner of Death Row Records. Yes, you read that correctly.
So reports Rolling Stone, which details the circuitous route by which the toymaker came to own a record label associated with Dr. Dre and Tupac. Hasbro, it seems, purchased an entertainment company by the name of Entertainment One earlier this week. That company just so happened to have acquired Death Row Records’ catalog in 2013 for around $280 million. Read more…
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All aboard for the galaxy far, far away.
On Sunday at D23 Expo, Disney unveiled new details about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the much-hyped Star Wars resort and experience coming to Disney World in Florida.
In essence, it’s a Star Wars hotel on steroids. Guests sign up for a two-day, two-night itinerary aboard the Halcyon, a “glamour starliner” with views of space out of every window — including those in each room. (For the sake of the claustrophobic, I do hope there will be some ways to look out at the real world.)
Essentially, it’s a space cruise that really takes place entirely on the ground in Orlando, Florida. Read more…
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If you’ve ever wanted to visit the Marvel universe, now’s your chance.
Well, more accurately, next year’s your chance.
Disney has confirmed Avengers Campus, a new Marvel-themed land, is coming to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris in 2020.
The park was first teased at the last D23, back in 2017, and details have trickled out bit by bit since then. However, this year’s D23 offered the most substantive information yet.
Walt Disney Imagineering’s Scot Drake shared that the premise is that these are campuses set up by the Avengers to recruit the next generation of superheroes — i.e., park guests. The two locations, along with Hong Kong Disneyland (which is home to the attractions Iron Man Experience and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle!), will be “linked together in a global story.” Read more…
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